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After 10 straight interest-rate hikes, borrowers face sharply higher costs for credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
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After 10 straight interest-rate hikes, borrowers face sharply higher costs for credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
Lee was the only no-vote among western Pennsylvania house members.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
With pandemic aid ending earlier this year, some food-stamp recipients are skipping meals or watering down baby formula.
Rep. Thomas Massie broke with two other conservatives on the House Rules Committee to advance the legislation to the House floor.
The debt ceiling deal includes a provision to end the pandemic-related federal student loan payment pause
Critics say allowing the Mountain Valley Pipeline to be fast-tracked would be a "colossal error" after a history of construction complaints and the impacts of its potential emissions.
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
The debt ceiling deal has cleared both chambers of Congress and is headed to the president's desk.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Time is running short for House Republicans and the White House to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling to avoid default.
Everything from the stock market to Social Security payments could be jolted if the U.S. defaults on its obligations.
Even a short default could wipe out more than a million jobs, especially in parts of the U.S. that depend on federal spending.
Millions of Social Security recipients "need to be very careful" about spending because payments could be delayed, one expert said.
The U.S. may be unable to pay its bills within weeks if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt ceiling.
The United States is expected to reach its debt limit on Thursday.
House members are headed back to the Hill to push through a raise on the nation's debt ceiling.
For all the commotion -- some would say insanity -- that Washington created over the fiscal cliff these last few weeks, you'd think final approval of a bill late Tuesday night to avoid the cliff would mark lots of changes in tax rates for average Americans. Not so.
Grover is the ultimate in single interest constituencies in Washington. He is not accountable to anybody. He does not disclose who funds him, who pays him to do what he does or how much he is paid to blackmail GOP Members of Congress to sign his pledge not to raise taxes.
The debt ceiling crisis is over. The Senate passed a bill of compromise that the House approved last night and President Barack Obama has signed it.
During a Monday, closed-door caucus meeting on the debt ceiling, Congressman Mike Doyle, from Pennsylvania, likened negotiating with Republican Tea Party members to dealing with terrorists, to which Vice President Joe Biden was said to agree.
KDKA AM's Larry Richert and John Shumway talk to Congressmen Jason Altmire (D) and Tim Murphy (R) about the debt ceiling deal.
Local members of Congress disagree on how important it is to raise the debt ceiling by August 2.
As crews continue to dig for Elizabeth Pollard, residents nearby are worried after learning parts of the mine's roof have collapsed.
Over 600 students from the Pittsburgh region got experience learning about careers in the medical field at a career fair.
Xena was brought in on Nov. 23 after being found malnourished and abandoned in Ohioville Borough in Beaver County.
Brown is suing several state police troopers after his murder conviction was overturned by the state supreme court.
The western Pennsylvania area is expecting a winter system to move in late Wednesday night that could bring several inches of snow to some areas.
State police now say the rescue effort for 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, has now shifted to a recovery effort.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police said.
As crews continue to dig for Elizabeth Pollard, residents nearby are worried after learning parts of the mine's roof have collapsed.
Xena was brought in on Nov. 23 after being found malnourished and abandoned in Ohioville Borough in Beaver County.
Brown is suing several state police troopers after his murder conviction was overturned by the state supreme court.
President-elect Donald Trump has delivered a gut punch to Nippon Steel's $15 billion bid to buy U.S. Steel.
Property taxes will increase in Allegheny County, but not as much as originally proposed.
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
The debate over Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato's plan to raise property taxes rages on.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
It's certainly not hard to miss that the price of coffee has been steadily going up, but why is it happening?
Small businesses in a popular shopping district are frustrated with Duquesne Light.
A Pittsburgh-area auto repair shop is getting ready for the busy winter season amid a stretch of bitterly cold weather.
A small business owner in Pittsburgh is concerned about how the proposed Trump tariffs on goods from overseas could affect her business.
A Westmoreland County man says he feels bamboozled after a nearly $8,000 bill arrived in the mail.
In today's Something Good, the Elderton Volunteer Fire Department is giving back with a generous donation to help another fire department that lost everything in the flooding from Hurricane Helene in September.
This week's Waiting Child is Ben.
In today's Eye on Health, we're uncovering how scams in this industry work and we shared crucial tips on how to help keep you, or your loved ones, safe. This segment was sponsored by Allegheny Health Network
Katie and Rania were back in the kitchen today whipping up a delicious tomato soup!
We got to reveal the winner of the PTL Waffle Challenge with a little help from Waffles INCaffeinated!
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
Once considered amateurs, star college football and basketball players are now getting paid millions of dollars.
A Westmoreland County man says he feels bamboozled after a nearly $8,000 bill arrived in the mail.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
Amid staffing shortages in Pittsburgh EMS, a city program seeks to recruit and train from within the community.
Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us for another Wellness Wednesday conversation surrounding the topic of self-care and how we can implement that into our busy schedules on a daily basis.
Keeping the kids healthy this time of year can be a challenge. Dr. Hayley Hellstern and Dr. Marisa Quattrone talk about their new practice in Fox Chaple, Zest Pediatrics.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
Washington was part of a shopping spree at JCPenney with the Veterans Leadership Program.
Pitt has earned the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament for the first time in program history.
The Steelers and the Browns are facing each other for the second time in three weeks.
Bryan Rust scored 1:31 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided another late collapse by beating the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime on Tuesday night.
The Boston Red Sox have made an addition to their bullpen, signing flamethrowing lefty Aroldis Chapman.
President-elect Donald Trump has delivered a gut punch to Nippon Steel's $15 billion bid to buy U.S. Steel.
PPG has sold its architectural coatings business, which will be renamed The Pittsburgh Paints Company.
The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce is launching a feasibility study to see about building a convention center and hotel.
PetVet365 cut the ribbon on its new location Monday at the Strip District Terminal.
The crew at Ciafre Deer Processing is already putting in the work one day into deer rifle season.
Pierce The Veil will return to the Pittsburgh area in 2025 as part of a newly announced global headlining tour.
Avril Lavigne is bringing her Greatest Hits Tour to the Pittsburgh area next year.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Legendary rock band AC/DC is bringing their "Power Up North American Tour" to Pittsburgh in 2025.
Bob Bryar played on My Chemical Romance's career-defining rock opera, "The Black Parade."
West Virginia University Medicine is taking team building to a new level. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd shares how the staff is spreading holiday cheer across their hospitals.
A dog named Xena at the Beaver County Humane Society needs a long-term medical foster after she was brought in on Nov. 23 after being found malnourished and abandoned in Ohioville Borough. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah reports.
Over 600 students from the Pittsburgh region got experience learning about careers in the medical field at a career fair. KDKA-TV's Kristine Sorensen has more.
As crews continue to search for Elizabeth Pollard, residents nearby are worried after learning parts of the roof of the mine have collapsed. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish reports.
On this Wet Your Whistle Wednesday, we're featuring mugs from Brutus Monroe.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
